Bethany Branch-Erby

Birth Assistant

Bethany Branch-Erby is trained as a direct entry midwife, lactation specialist, birth worker, and award-winning birth and newborn photographer. A proud mother of three dynamic children (and one beloved dog), she brings over a decade of expertise in holistic maternal care and professional photography to her clients worldwide.

Her photography has garnered widespread acclaim, with features in Rangefinder, Toffee & Honey, the Valdosta Times, and Feorce Magazine. Among her accolades, Bethany was named one of Tampa Birth Photographer’s Top 15 in DFW, awarded 2024’s Georgia’s Best Regional Photographer, and ranked in the Top 10 of The Portrait Masters Awards in 2017. She is also celebrated for her tireless dedication to birth work, having been recognized by the Georgia Senate as an outstanding traditional midwife and advocate.

With extensive experience in birth, breastfeeding, and herbal practices, Bethany has served families across Italy, London, and Japan, and Africa, blending traditional methods with evidence-based care. As a certified lactation specialist, community health care worker, and  midwife, she provides unparalleled support to families navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and is overjoyed to be a part of the ABC team! 

When she’s not in the birth world, she’s creating lifelong memories through photography for new families and their little humans.